BC summer camps offer kids and teens an engaging personal growth experience that's fundamentally different from school—note the emphasis on fun. Below, find summer camps BC families return to year after year, from Vancouver to Victoria to Kelowna and Kamloops, and places in between. Beneath the list of kids' programs, there’s more advice for parents. Read more
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Burnaby; Port Moody; Sidney; Victoria (View map) Camp STEAM offers coding, technology, robotics and animation camps. Campers will execute large-scale projects teaching them how perspectives from all STEAM disciplines can be used to solve a problem in a unique way.
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Throughout British Columbia (16) (View map) A traditional day camp with daily adventures both on-site and off. Create important friendships, exercise both body & mind and explore the community around you! Check out our calendars to see what we've got planned!
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Vancouver (View map) STEM.org accredited program-ranked top 10% worldwide. Kids are immersed in the world of medical science, health and the human body. 3 unique hands-on program theme weeks for ages 6-12. First Aid Leadership for ages 13-17
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Burnaby; Langley; North Vancouver (View map) From camps for kids to instructional programs raise your game by working on your skills and learn the fun way, through play-based teaching. Canlan Sports is where we play.
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Vancouver (View map) Our beginner-friendly Pre-University Summer Camps are created to help teens gain real-world experience and build confidence for the future in AI, Finance, Healthcare, Coding, and Technology.
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Vancouver Island (View map) Enrichment Writing & Public Speaking Programs offered year round for kids 5-15. Select in-person classes (North York, Markham and Mississauga Campuses) or online classes (delivered using Zoom and Google Classroom).
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North Vancouver (View map) One Mountain, endless adventures! Just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is a world away - where wilderness meets adventure, adventure meets nature and both memories and friends are made to keep.
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North Vancouver; Vancouver Island (View map) Four Point Basketball, in partnership with Nike Basketball Camps, delivers a cutting-edge curriculum tailored for both Fundamental and High-Performance athletes. Elevate your game— Make your swishes come true!
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Vancouver (View map) Canada's #1 grassroots summer soccer day camps offering full day and half day sessions in July and August weeks to children aged 5 to 13 years old.
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Vancouver Island (View map) Camp Qwanoes is a youth-focused high adventure Christian overnight camp that exists to love kids to life like no other. Summer camps for ages 8-18 and leadership programs starting at age 15. Over 75 activities.
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Vancouver (View map) Known for its delicious, home-style food, friendly staff, beautiful, convenient location, and exceptional programs, Timberline is open all year for camps, retreats, youth groups, banquets, and conferences.
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Kelowna; Shawnigan Lake; Squamish (View map) Easter Seals BC/Yukon are for children and adults (6-49+) with physical and cognitive disabilities. With fully accessible facilities and specially trained staff, our programs can accommodate campers with all abilities.
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The YES (The Youth Excellence Society) Lake Cowichan; Victoria (View map) Overnight leadership camps at beautiful Cowichan Lake! Expand your co-operative leadership and team building skills while connecting with youth from around the province. Experience a summer camp like no other.
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Vancouver (View map) Stanley Park Ecology offers quality educational programs on a variety of ecology related topics. They connect people to nature in a way that is fun and experiential through camps, workshops and nature walks!
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Shawnigan Lake (View map) L&E offer a unique overnight international summer camp experience in British Columbia, Canada & Winchester, UK. L&E inspires & nurtures young people with their award winning multi-activity program & specialised courses.
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Pedalheads Bike, Swim, Trail, & Soccer Throughout British Columbia (42) (View map) Pedalheads offers bike, swim, soccer, and trail programs to families across Canada. Pedalheads helps kids develop life skills, confidence, and independence through fun, safe, and engaging instruction.
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Vancouver (View map) STEAM spring, summer and after school programs for kids 8-15. Topics include Math, AI, Animation, Coding, Science, and more. Cultivating curiosity and having fun are explicit goals of our programs.
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North Vancouver; Vancouver (View map) Programs provide customized, one-to-one or small group learning support for children and youth with diagnosed or suspected learning differences.
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Port Moody (View map) Preschool Playfit, Rainbow of Music, French - Camps and Classes for 2.5 to 12 year olds - licensed as daycare so eligible for government subsidies while your kids receive the best in instruction. 2-11 hours per day.
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Throughout British Columbia (6) (View map) UBC Geering Up provides summer camps, after-school clubs, and events dedicated to empowering and inspiring youth to explore STEAM! Geering Up programs are designed to be beginner-friendly, hands-on and fun.
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Quadra Island (View map) Camp Homewood offers four radically different, exciting overnight camp experiences at its stunningly beautiful Sailing, Harbour, Woodsman, and Ranch Camps. Homewood's 26 camp sessions provide exceptional fun and value!
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Science Venture - University of Victoria Victoria (View map) UVic's Youth STEM Outreach program, offering full-day summer camps on-campus focused on hands-on Science, Engineering, and Technology programs.
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Langley; Maple Ridge; Roberts Creek (View map) Scouts Canada summer camps offer exciting outdoor adventures where youth build skills, gain confidence, try new activities, make friends, and create lifelong memories.
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At a BC summer camp, your child can enjoy the great outdoors and its diverse, stunning landscapes. Across BC, still “the most beautiful place on earth,” there are many wonderful kids’ overnight summer camps and other programs. From the heart of Vancouver to the near-endless backcountry, consider these:
Given the size and population of British Columbia, you would expect a diverse selection of camps of just about every description. Camps and programs are increasingly varied in their offerings. Consider the following possibilities:
Kids who love sports can immerse themselves in athletics at the camps from across BC listed below. Search results will list specialized camps at the top, with camps offering some activities related to the sport of your choosing further down the list.
It’s the perfect way to extend learning through the summer. Many of these camps give kids and teens the space to indulge in specific passions. Disciplines listed below are linked to advanced search results that prioritize camps that specialize in that area, while further down the results list are camps that offer a variety of activities that will include some focus on that interest.
Tech programs and camps for teens with advanced interests in technology are found throughout the province, though concentrated in the major cities of the south. Here are specific technology interests that kids and teens can engage in at camps. Some camps specialize in these, while others offer activities concentrated on them.
Anyone with a budding interest in any kind of artistic pursuit owes it to themselves to try out a camp that will further their development. Camp is an exceptional way to dive in deep into one of the arts listed below. Note that some camps are focused on one arts interest, while others further down the listings page might only offer select activities related to that interest.
Exceptional needs camps are found throughout the province, from urban areas to the interior. Camps also offer support for specific needs, such as the following:
More camp types available in BC:
BC kids’ camps are really among the best in the world. Canada is the birthplace of the summer camp, and BC's boundless beauty offers an environment envied the world over. Still, many parents are reluctant to push their kids into attending camp, even though the long-term benefits of kids’ camp make it more than worthwhile.
Camp offers one-of-a-kind opportunities for children to develop independence, self-esteem, leadership, and social skills. While camp may not be as comfortable as sitting at home on the couch, getting out of their comfort zone is critical to young people’s development. Kids’ camps support this growth in a way that is fun, engaging, and often life-altering.
Take a full look at the benefits offered by BC’s kids’ camps.
Depending on the type of camp and whether it’s day or overnight, the cost can range anywhere from $200-$600+ per week or by day. It’s best to contact the camps of your choice to find out what’s included in the cost, such as meals or transportation, or what’s not, such as spending money for a snack shack.
If you’re looking for guidance on how to begin your search for a BC summer camp or program, start by creating a short list of what your child and your family want most from a camp experience in British Columbia.
Of course, these are just a few of the concerns any BC parent should have when looking at camps.
Look over more advice across Our Kids:
How many BC summer camps are there?
There are 23 BC summer camps that are Our Kids trusted members. Use the filters to narrow options by age or type, then click on each organization to read reviews, browse program schedules, and access registration details.
What are the fees to attend BC summer camps?
Fees for BC summer camps range from FREE to $2,195 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do BC summer camps start at?
There are programs available for children starting at age 1. Family and adult programs are also available.
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